Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production focuses on ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns through the efficient use of resources, waste reduction, and environmentally responsible practices. Western Philippines University contributes to this goal by integrating resource conservation, waste management, and sustainable production practices into its institutional operations, academic activities, research, and community extension initiatives. The university promotes responsible resource use through measures such as waste segregation, hazardous waste management, water conservation, the reuse of materials, and the reduction of single-use and non-recyclable materials. It also encourages sustainable procurement practices and the adoption of environmentally sound technologies and production methods. Through agricultural and fisheries research, technology development, and community-based training, WPU promotes more efficient production systems and the responsible use of natural resources. These efforts help raise awareness of sustainable consumption among students, employees, and partner communities while encouraging practical approaches to minimizing waste and environmental impacts. They align with SDG 12’s objectives of improving resource-use efficiency, reducing food loss and waste, ensuring environmentally sound waste and chemical management, and promoting sustainable practices across production and consumption systems.
Our initiatives
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A Forward Planning Approach: Anticipating Tomorrow’s Success
We were delighted to welcome Mr. Jack Wu, a potential investor in ULANG farming, to our humble hatchery! Mr. Wu, a visitor of WPU-ATBI, expressed interest in Ulang farming as Prof. Arlene Avillanosa, Project Leader of the GeM-PHIL project, and Dr. Maria Mojena Plasus, Project Leader of WPU-ATBI, oriented Mr. Wu about WPU hatchery and… Read more
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Wow, Lato!
Our researchers from the Global CFaH Project went to Rizal, Magsaysay, and other villages in the Cuyo archipelago to expand our understanding of their diet, nutrition, health, and community food production. WPU is part of the international collaborative research project conducted in the Philippines, Fiji, and the Caribbean to provide an understanding of the nuances… Read more
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Monitoring and Evaluation of the Project titled, Development of Sustainable Breeding and Production System for Paraoakan Native Chicken in Palawan by the DOST-PCAARRD Livestock and Research Division Team
The activity started with a courtesy visit from the Monitoring and Evaluation Team of the DOST-PCAARRD Livestock and Research Division, led by Dr. Synan S. Baguio and Ms. Marites R. Dayo, to the University President, Dr. Amabel S. Liao. Dr. Rogelio Lopez, the project leader, and his team joined them during the visit. The PSU… Read more
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WPU Advances Sustainable Land Use and Ecosystem Conservation Through Approved LUDIP
Western Philippines University (WPU) reinforces its environmental sustainability commitment. This is realized after the WPU Board of Regents approved the university’s Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan (LUDIP) in a resolution titled “Approving the LUDIP of Western Philippines University.” The plan provides a framework for the responsible utilization, development, and management of university lands, supporting… Read more
